The Big IF is what happens should the horse develop a problem?  Maybe this is one instancce where less is more (less writing = more wiggle room ) but that makes me personally nervous and can make a lot of money for a couple of lawyers ... The big difference is that you're an attorney and have to play it safe according to legal ethics.  I'm a redneck with few seizable assets and a WTF GTH attitude. I really know nothing about the legal environment in Canada, but lawyers generally don't take cases if they are not confident that (a) the client can pay through the nose, or (b) the settlement could include a bundle of contingent loot.  An owner with too many horses to feed and a $1-a-pound mare don't balance the equation. - Jim

As far as having a horse property, think of it in the worst way possible then double that. I REALLY missed the socialization I had when boarding. Hi Dana, That's what I was thinking when I wrote that Devil's Advocate post to him. Hunter

I'm a redneck with few seizable assets and a WTF GTH attitude. LOL, you ain't no redneck boy.... Hunter

I'm a redneck with few seizable assets and a WTF GTH attitude. LOL, you ain't no redneck boy.... 'Cuz I grew this pony tail to cover my neck.  It's hot down here, most of the time (but not tonight). - Jim

I really know nothing about the legal environment in Canada, but lawyers generally don't take cases if they are not confident that (a) the client can pay through the nose, or (b) the settlement could include a bundle of contingent loot.  An owner with too many horses to feed and a $1-a-pound mare don't balance the equation. You're probably right.  But every now and then somebody decides that principle is something they're willing to mortgage the farm for.  It makes no sense, often, from an _object_ive standpoint.  But, then, humans sometimes are not very _object_ive.  

... humans sometimes are not very _object_ive.   Understatement of the month. It's still early in the year, but hang on. - Jim